Award

Q Pulse Cloud MAINTENANCE

NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

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Award

25 Jun 2025 at 12:42

Summary of the contracting process

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Q Pulse Cloud MAINTENANCE," which falls under the goods category. This tender, part of the pathology industry, took place in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The direct procurement method used in this process was executed below the competition threshold. The tender was awarded on 25 June 2025, with the contract period running from 28 April 2025 to 28 April 2026. The awarded contract with a gross value of £32,040 was granted to IDEAGEN GAEL LIMITED.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for companies specializing in database and operating software packages. Large enterprises with experience in software maintenance cloud services may find this contract appealing, as it involves sustaining a software as a service (SaaS) solution for pathology services at a healthcare institution. Businesses that can offer robust software support and maintenance services could position themselves well for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Q Pulse Cloud MAINTENANCE

Notice Description

V7 SAAS PATHOLOGY PS54,299.92 for year 1, PS26,700 for years 2 & 3 and for year 4 extension. Tender Ref - G CLOUD 13 RM1557.13 (Q Pulse Cloud MAINTENANCE >V7 SAAS PATHOLOGY)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055366
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035071-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48600000 - Database and operating software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2025 - 28 Apr 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Steve Nash
Contact Email
steve.nash@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 5BD
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Delapre and Rushmere
Westminster Constituency
Northampton South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDEAGEN GAEL

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